Pirate Party Games: The Pirate Punch Box!

When we began planning our Pirate Party, I immediately started jotting down different game ideas. One party game that I had seen on Amy’s blog, which was inspired by this post on Elena’s blog, was one that I KNEW we were going to do.

It’s a punch box. But not just any punch box: a PIRATE punch box.

I spray painted a box with black spray paint, and then found a lid in the tupperware drawer to use as my stencil.

If you’re the particular type, you’ll measure out the spacing and make things all pretty. But this is a pirate punch box; pirates are typically rough sorts of people. I just eyeballed it.

Plus, I’m a teensy bit lazy.

Using the super-scary and sharp box cutter, I cut out the circles. Again, have a chat with your inner perfectionist prior to cutting out your circles.

I did, and she was on vacation that day. So again – our punch box has “pirate style”.

Each little punch pocket held two chocolate gold doubloons and an eye patch. I debated putting different prizes in each pocket, but the age group of this party was 2-5 years old. Fairness reigns in this set, so I opted to have everyone missing an eyeball at the same time.

Using my Silhouette Cameo, I cut out little skulls and the words “Pirate Punch Box” out of black cardstock. A little bit of double-sided tape, and they were affixed to their tissue paper pockets.

The punch box was a hit at the party. Kids lined up and waited to take their turns. Grown-ups were a bit sad that they couldn’t play.

Some of our guests were so excited about the pirate theme that they came already in costume!

But even those who showed up as ‘land-lubbers’ ended up leaving as pirates! Come back tomorrow to see how the kids earned their pirate treasures and earrings!

Pirate Party Week Continues! Stick around all week for more Pirate Party Awesomeness!

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18 comments

September 3, 2013

Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell

So cute! What a good mama you are – even if you inner perfectionist was on vacation (I am totally stealing that line!). I love how it turned out I can totally believe that the kids thought it was awesome.Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell recently posted…The Week’s End – September 1, 2013

Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz

A- Thank you for inviting me and my womb-pirate to the party. We are happy we got to take our turn virtually punching the pirate punch box
B- If there is one thing your blog has taught me, it is that I cannot live without a Silhouette Cameo any longer!Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz recently posted…How To Build A Brick Hearth

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Amy of while wearing heels

LOVE IT! I love that you made a punch box for your party and that you added a skull and cross bones to each hole. What a great addition to your party. It looks like the kids had fun and enjoyed their pirate prizes 🙂Amy of while wearing heels recently posted…DIY Pin The Tail Party Games – Tutorial